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Methodist ironmonger hosted meetings

Methodist ironmonger hosted meetings

Methodist ironmonger hosted meetings

29 December 2024

The Methodist movement developed in the mid-18th Century.


Dog that was shot in head found new home for Christmas

Dog that was shot in head found new home for Christmas

Dog that was shot in head found new home for Christmas

28 December 2024

A dog that was shot in the head with a crossbow found a new home in time for Christmas - this and other stories from our archives.


Supermarket staff ride to Lapland

Supermarket staff ride to Lapland

Supermarket staff ride to Lapland

22 December 2024

Supermarket staff took turns in the saddle to ride the distance from Stamford to Lapland - this and other articles from our archives.


Thousands of names added to Second World War memorial

Thousands of names added to Second World War memorial

Thousands of names added to Second World War memorial

16 December 2024

Thousands of names have been added to a Second World War memorial thanks to dedicated volunteers.


Can you guess what the final Cabinet of Curiosities item is?

Can you guess what the final Cabinet of Curiosities item is?

Can you guess what the final Cabinet of Curiosities item is?

15 December 2024

Put your mind to the test for one last time – as this year’s final item for the Cabinet of Curiosities is revealed…

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Collar maker dies after falling off bull 200 years ago

Collar maker dies after falling off bull 200 years ago

Collar maker dies after falling off bull 200 years ago

15 December 2024

Here we take a look at our archives - join us for a stroll down memory lane.


In 1928, Sarah Ann Wilson placed an advertisement for her cake shop.

In 1928, Sarah Ann Wilson placed an advertisement for her cake shop.

In 1928, Sarah Ann Wilson placed an advertisement for her cake shop.

14 December 2024

In November, 1928, Mrs Sarah Ann Wilson placed an advertisement for her cake shop.

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Remember Wilkinson’s Hardware shop in the 1960s and 1970s?

Remember Wilkinson’s Hardware shop in the 1960s and 1970s?

Remember Wilkinson’s Hardware shop in the 1960s and 1970s?

07 December 2024

Many people remember Wilkinson’s Hardware shop in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Take a look back at what made the news

Take a look back at what made the news

Take a look back at what made the news

07 December 2024

Take a peek into the past with Mercury Memories this week…


Mayor’s parlour could be relocated to museum or community centre

Mayor’s parlour could be relocated to museum or community centre

Mayor’s parlour could be relocated to museum or community centre

03 December 2024

Town councillors are debating the future of the Mayor’s Parlour and the historic items contained within as it examines lease options for the future.

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Our weekly stroll down memory lane

Our weekly stroll down memory lane

Our weekly stroll down memory lane

01 December 2024

Join us for our weekly stroll down memory lane and take a deep dive into pictures from our archive.


Revisiting Queen Victoria’s time in Stamford

Revisiting Queen Victoria’s time in Stamford

Revisiting Queen Victoria’s time in Stamford

29 November 2024

A royal visit usually results in a good turn out and plenty of column inches in the news.


A trip down memory lane

A trip down memory lane

A trip down memory lane

24 November 2024

Another trip down memory lane - take a look at our photos.


Take a look at our pictures from the past

Take a look at our pictures from the past

Take a look at our pictures from the past

17 November 2024

We take another stroll down memory lane with stories from our vast archive.


Watson and Ratcliff, ladies’ outfitters, opened in Market Place in 1891

Watson and Ratcliff, ladies’ outfitters, opened in Market Place in 1891

Watson and Ratcliff, ladies’ outfitters, opened in Market Place in 1891

16 November 2024

Watson and Ratcliff, ladies’ outfitters, opened in Market Place in 1891.


Join our trip down memory lane

Join our trip down memory lane

Join our trip down memory lane

10 November 2024

Join us for another trip down memory lane and see if you recognise anyone in our photos from the past.


A visit to town by baking royalty and other stories from our archive

A visit to town by baking royalty and other stories from our archive

A visit to town by baking royalty and other stories from our archive

03 November 2024

Join us for another delve into the long and varied archives of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury.


Pine furniture company was set up on old brewery site in 1973

Pine furniture company was set up on old brewery site in 1973

Pine furniture company was set up on old brewery site in 1973

02 November 2024

Walker’s pine furniture company was set up on old brewery site in 1973.


A Disneyland dream - and other stories from our archive

A Disneyland dream - and other stories from our archive

A Disneyland dream - and other stories from our archive

27 October 2024

We take a look at stories from our archive and this week’s photos feature plenty of faces - can you see anyone you know?


Town centre projects recognised with award

Town centre projects recognised with award

Town centre projects recognised with award

20 October 2024

Join us for another delve into our archives and see pictures and news reports from years gone by.


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